Social Media Video Producer

Job Opportunity: I'm looking for a creative storyteller who is passionate about mission-driven work, museums, and education to join my social media team at The Met!

The Met is New York's most iconic museum, with more than 5,000 years of art from around the world. We're looking for a Social Media Video Producer who can translate the history, beauty, depth, and complexity of our collection into social content that feels compelling, human, and relevant to a wide audience.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), I encourage you to apply!

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Due to an already chaotic inbox, I may not be able to respond to every DM, but I'll do my best to answer any questions.

Posted by: Karen Vidangos, Senior Manager of Social Media

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. 

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

The Met welcomes millions of visitors annually to its galleries and reaches many more online and through social media, with more than 14 million followers across its social channels. The Met’s world-renowned social media presence is an integral part of the Museum and its mission to  connect all people to creativity, knowledge, ideas, and one another through art. Through our vast reach, we aim to educate, inspire, and connect a wide international audience to The Met’s collection and programs, whether followers live in the five boroughs or across the globe. With this in mind, we are seeking a Social Media Video Producer who shares this vision and is ready to help drive it forward.

The Social Media Video Producer will play an integral role in the production of video content for The Met’s social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, RedNote, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and other channels as needed. The purpose of this role is to showcase the breadth and depth of the Museum’s collection, programs, and activities and enhance visitor engagement through immersive, innovative, fun, engaging, and educational video, hopping onto platform trends as relevant opportunities arise.

Duties will include the day-to-day publication and scheduling of content, monitoring of comments, image work, and proofreading.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Research, write, photograph, film, produce, and edit video content for The Met’s social media channels
• Develop content ideas based on artworks, exhibitions, programs, cultural moments, social media trends, and more, in collaboration with the broader Marketing and Digital Content team
• Contribute to social media strategy and overview for campaigns, exhibitions, and other marketing initiatives
• Shoot video and photography on iPhone; DSLR and/or mirrorless camera, using a gimbal, microphones, ring light, and other production equipment.
• Stay current on emerging creators, video formats, platform trends, and cultural moments, particularly across Instagram and TikTok, to inform and inspire video content.
• Build relationships across the institution to identify compelling stories, people, and opportunities for social media content.
• Engage with audiences across social media platforms by responding to comments, questions, and messages and fostering ongoing community interaction.
• Work with a wide range of internal stakeholders to build understanding of social media platforms, best practices, and emerging trends.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and Skills:

• 2-3 years of experience in social media video production, preferably in the arts and culture field
• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills
• Advanced skills shooting video and photography on iPhone and DSLR and/or mirrorless camera, as well as gimbal, microphones, ring light, and other associated equipment
• Strong interviewing skills, including question writing and talent management
• Experience with Cap Cut, Instagram Edits, and Premiere Pro
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor

Knowledge and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Understanding of social media platforms and trends, particularly short-form video
• Interest in emerging social media products/tools
• Knowledge of and interest in art history

COMPENSATION:

• Pay Rate: $82,000 - $92,000 / Annually

The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Location Requirements

At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the desired attributes for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.  

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.